Dog fouling

Dog fouling is unpleasant and a health hazard. By law, owners must clean up after their dog if it fouls in a public place.

If you allow your dog to foul and fail to clean it up immediately, this may result in:

• a £100 fixed penalty notice (FPN)
• prosecution and a fine of up to £1000

If you see someone not cleaning up after their dog, report it to us in confidence. 

We need to know:

• the day, date, location and time of the incident
• a description of the person in charge of the dog
• a description of the dog that they were walking
• if they arrived in a vehicle: a description of the vehicle and registration number
• if possible, photographs

You can also report someone dog fouling to our Dog Warden Service or Waste Enforcement Officers:

Use our dog fouling bins to help keep our community clean and disease free. You should:

• carry and use disposable bags
• keep your dog under control at all times
• keep your dog out of dog-restricted areas
• not allow the dog out alone

Please report to us if you notice a dog bin is full or damaged.